Assistant Programme Manager (UAE National)

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An UAE National onsite Programme Manager role in Dubai sits at the heart of Retail and Business Banking, partnering with senior leaders, external vendors, and executive committees to manage interdependencies, resourcing, and change delivery while upholding stringent governance and Central Bank compliance. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in projects and change management, including hands-on banking experience, Prince2 or PMP credentials preferred, and a proven ability to translate charters, business cases and UAT strategies into practical implementation. When applying, tailor your resume to show end-to-end cross functional delivery, measurable results, stakeholder influence, confidentiality, and relevant certifications, and prove eligibility as an UAE national.

Description

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the Retail and Business Banking Portfolio Lead in managing project(s), their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit stakeholders including Department Heads and external vendors as required and ensuring effective project communications
• Identifying resourcing needs in line with project plans
• Support in Transformation Forums and Project’s Steering Committees with Executive Committee membership to ensure strategically important changes remain on track for delivery
• Ensure accuracy of project charters (including change impact assessments and project plans), business requirement documents and project reviews
• Consulting on business cases and UAT strategies undertaken by the business units and advising General Managers and direct reports on same
• Overseeing translation of business analysis, requirements definition and business case production into practical implementation
• Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities
• Designing effective strategies to ensure project implementation and change control (e.g. Training and Communications)
• Ensuring project resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capability
• Providing support and guidance to the respective BU / Department to enhance the effectiveness of project and change management and supporting governance within the BU / Department
• Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence
• Comply with the latest guidelines of the Central Bank of UAE
• Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit points through realignment of procedures

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of banking experience.
• 7+ years of experience in projects / change management; preferably in a financial institution
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent understanding of project management fundamentals (Prince2/PMP certification is a plus)
• Hands-on knowledge and experience executing and managing complex cross functional Retail and Business Banking projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and detail-oriented